2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008

bonedaddio · Oct 27th, 2008, 02:21 PM

I bet that could be it! That description strikes a familiar chord... I may have heard something similar on mine. I'll check it out over a speed bump tomorrow.

teleman001 · Oct 30th, 2008, 07:41 AM

I've been reading a lot of posts on the subject and I think its actually an issue in the front end. The best fix I saw was using a spall piece of a feeler gauge (whatever size is needed) to shim the area thats moving.

Honestly.....for 20 grand we should not be hearing this clunk, and certainly shouldnt have to be "rigging" a fix.

I installed my floorboard extension kit the other day and took er out for a spin. Tremendous improvement in leg comfort. I highly recomend them. Harley Goodies - Floorboard Footboard Extender Extension Kit - Better than BOOT DR. and HEEL GUARD. The owner, Tom, is a cool dude.
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teleman001 · Oct 31st, 2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleman001

I've been reading a lot of posts on the subject and I think its actually an issue in the front end. The best fix I saw was using a spall piece of a feeler gauge (whatever size is needed) to shim the area thats moving.

Honestly.....for 20 grand we should not be hearing this clunk, and certainly shouldnt have to be "rigging" a fix.

I installed my floorboard extension kit the other day and took er out for a spin. Tremendous improvement in leg comfort. I highly recomend them. Harley Goodies - Floorboard Footboard Extender Extension Kit - Better than BOOT DR. and HEEL GUARD. The owner, Tom, is a cool dude.
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I forgot to mention that they do not yet have the kits advertized on the website, but you can contact Tom and he will invoice you at your email address so you can purchase through paypal. I think the kit was $39.95 with free priority shipping. I had it in 3 days.

streetglider2290 · Nov 3rd, 2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobC

I have a 09 SG Sun glow red with the stage two 103 big bore kit and 255 cams and Rinehart slip on's and I love it.

My last bike was a 2007 FLHRSE RKC CVO with the 110 CI engine. I just sold it and took a bit of a bath!

The dam thing keep leaking oil from the rear head gasket. HD just came out with a fix and I still didn't like that bike. It never ran good from day one! My 09 SG 103 can run cycles around a stock CVO 110.

The best bike I ever owned was a 01 RKC. I added the stage two 95 CC kit with Andrews Gear driven cams and Rinehart true duels to it along with a Mustang solo seat with a back rest and loved it.

I only have 800 miles on my 09 SG and this bike is going to be a number one hit in my book!

Once I add a Mustang solo seat and change all the oils to AMSOIL that is! I have been using AMSOIL in all of my bikes! Of course I didn't keep the CVO long enough to prove how good AMSOIL is and believe me I'm not a AMSOIL dealer. My 01 went 60,000 miles with out an issue and my wife's 04 Softail has been 28,000 miles with AMSOIL it has never had an issue, knock on wood!

As for the Rinehart Slip on's the bike runs cooler I think? I never rode the thing with the stock mufflers so I can't compare it and the 103 kit makes this bike as fast as my 110 CVO.

This 09 handles the curves like sport bike, all I need now is for dry weather. Its been raining in New England for 5 days!

Harley Davidson has a winner with the new touring upgrades! Now for some HOGTUNES!

My wife claims that I'm too old for Hogtune speakers I love to listing to CW and oldies!

It someone out their is thinking about buying a 09 HD Turing bike do it. My dealer had a demo to try out that is what sold me

I have two questions:

1. Did you test ride the bike without the 103? What did you think of the power difference.

2. Do you find the bike to be a bit rough when going over any kind of bumps?

Riviera Reg · Nov 3rd, 2008, 02:13 AM

Thanks for the great photos and explainations.

teleman001 · Nov 4th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleman001

I've been reading a lot of posts on the subject and I think its actually an issue in the front end. The best fix I saw was using a spall piece of a feeler gauge (whatever size is needed) to shim the area thats moving.

Honestly.....for 20 grand we should not be hearing this clunk, and certainly shouldnt have to be "rigging" a fix.

I installed my floorboard extension kit the other day and took er out for a spin. Tremendous improvement in leg comfort. I highly recomend them. Harley Goodies - Floorboard Footboard Extender Extension Kit - Better than BOOT DR. and HEEL GUARD. The owner, Tom, is a cool dude.
M

Well fellas, my "clunk" has gotten so bad that if I stand holding the bike by the grips and move it forward and grab the front brake hard, then backward and grab it hard you can hear and actually feel the clunk in the bars.

I called the dealer and he said it is the top or locknut coming loose, while HD considers this a "maintenance" issue, they will take care of it for me. Thats great of him, but a truckload of BS that the Mo Co wont fix this obvious problem, especially since there is so much info out there about the issue. I'll keep you posted.

2500 miles and lovin every mile

biglew55 · Nov 4th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Thaks for the update. Now I know to keep an eye on mine.

escorial · Nov 4th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Engine mount is the exact same as the 08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadist112

Oh one noticeable change was also the front engine mount see below...

Sadist112 · Nov 4th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escorial

Engine mount is the exact same as the 08

Sure about that the '08 is adjustable where the '09 is not

---------- Sadist112 edit/added post 3 minutes and 1 seconds later ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglew55

Thaks for the update. Now I know to keep an eye on mine.

Yeah seriously, I'll have to take a look now. I have over 4k on mine and no issues yet, knock on wood i guess. I'll have to see if I have the same issue just haven't picked up on it.

teleman001 · Nov 10th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleman001

Well fellas, my "clunk" has gotten so bad that if I stand holding the bike by the grips and move it forward and grab the front brake hard, then backward and grab it hard you can hear and actually feel the clunk in the bars.

I called the dealer and he said it is the top or locknut coming loose, while HD considers this a "maintenance" issue, they will take care of it for me. Thats great of him, but a truckload of BS that the Mo Co wont fix this obvious problem, especially since there is so much info out there about the issue. I'll keep you posted.

2500 miles and lovin every mile

Well friends, I have a good dealer! They not only fixed the clunk for free but washed & detailed the bike to boot! Gotta love that.
Here's a plug for Vreeland's HD in Bloomsburg, Pa

Oct 27th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#111 (permalink)
bonedaddio Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Sep 17th, 2008 Location: Wrightsville, PA (York, PA area) Posts: 63	Re: 2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008 I bet that could be it! That description strikes a familiar chord... I may have heard something similar on mine. I'll check it out over a speed bump tomorrow. __________________ "When the going get's weird, the weird go riding"

Oct 30th, 2008, 07:41 AM	#112 (permalink)
teleman001 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Aug 27th, 2008 Location: Catawissa, Pa Posts: 51	Re: 2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008 I've been reading a lot of posts on the subject and I think its actually an issue in the front end. The best fix I saw was using a spall piece of a feeler gauge (whatever size is needed) to shim the area thats moving. Honestly.....for 20 grand we should not be hearing this clunk, and certainly shouldnt have to be "rigging" a fix. I installed my floorboard extension kit the other day and took er out for a spin. Tremendous improvement in leg comfort. I highly recomend them. Harley Goodies - Floorboard Footboard Extender Extension Kit - Better than BOOT DR. and HEEL GUARD. The owner, Tom, is a cool dude. M __________________ You never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office!

Nov 3rd, 2008, 02:13 AM	#115 (permalink)
Riviera Reg Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FLHX Street Glide Join Date: Sep 13th, 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 20 My Mood:	Re: 2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008 Thanks for the great photos and explainations.

Nov 4th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#117 (permalink)
biglew55 Community Star Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: IA Posts: 652 My Mood:	Re: 2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008 Thaks for the update. Now I know to keep an eye on mine. __________________ Ride it hard and ride it far!

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